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Classic Rowayton Victorian, with a modern feel!

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A porch with a large pumpkin, a wooden chair, and a door marked with the number 74.
A white house with a porch, an American flag, and a large purple flower in the foreground.
A dining room with a long wooden table, striped chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.
A living room with a beige sofa, two patterned pillows, a coffee table with books, and a window with a view of greenery.
A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, a chair with a blanket, and a bookshelf in a well-lit room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 7 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 3 bicycles. Enjoy outdoor relaxation on the patio and deck, while nearby activities include fishing, sailing, and swimming. The property is pet-friendly and located near Rowayton Dog Park and Sapelo Island Visitors Center.

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Rowayton, CT
  • Place, Rowayton Arts Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rowayton Dog Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stamford Town Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Rowayton Victorian, with a modern feel!

Classic, Charming Rowayton Victorian circa 1898 with modern, bright, clean, cheery, elegant feel, with view of the Five Mile River. Primary residence, well maintained with quality furnishings, home features gourmet kitchen renovated in 2020, new outdoor shower, original moldings, hardwood floors, and many period details. Well furnished and decorated. Great flow for family, friends and relaxing on the porch. Beautiful border flower and rose gardens enclosed by a picket fence. One to five minute walk to excellent restaurants and markets and shops and Rowayton Arts Center in Rowayton Village. Short, five minute walk to Wee Burn Beach Club and to Roton Point Association and Bayley Beach. Pinkney Park, The Nature Preserve and the Rowayton Library are nearby.

Come visit family and friends in Connecticut in Darien, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport, Norwalk including Rowayton.

Come from near or far.

Escape the city for a week or long weekend!

Well know authors Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss lived in this house from 1945 to 1973, where they wrote the books "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and "The Carrot Seed". They mentored and frequently hosted in the home their friend Maurice Sendak, author of "Where the Wild Things Are."

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September, 2014
Note from Johnson & Krauss biographer Philip Nel:

This past Friday, I spent the afternoon at Crockett Johnson’s house — 74 Rowayton Avenue (Rowayton, Connecticut), where he and Ruth Krauss lived from 1945 to 1973. Though I wrote their biography and had seen (and photographed) the house from the outside, I’d never been inside. I’ve seen all of their homes from the outside, but — hesitant to intrude on residents’ privacy — not actually been into the homes themselves. Since I was in town to give a talk that evening, Gil and Kim Kernan (the current owners) kindly invited me to spend some time in their home. My visit was one of the happiest events occasioned by my Johnson-Krauss biography.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 587787vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Norwalk

Rowayton, a neighbourhood in Norwalk, is home to this holiday home. Stepping Stones Museum for Children and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The SoNo Collection and Stamford Town Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Greenwich Polo Club, or consider a night out at Capitol Theatre - Garcia’s. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Rowayton, CT

What's nearby

  • Rowayton Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rowayton Dog Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Chelsea Piers - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Stamford Town Center - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Westchester County Center - 41 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • Rowayton Station - 3 min drive
  • White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arden’s - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Rowayton Victorian, with a modern feel! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Classic Rowayton Victorian, with a modern feel!?

As of 7 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classic Rowayton Victorian, with a modern feel! on 11 September 2026 start from NZ$16,973, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Classic Rowayton Victorian, with a modern feel!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Classic Rowayton Victorian, with a modern feel! located?

Located in Rowayton, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Sheffield Island Lighthouse, Norwalk Museum and Historic South Norwalk. McGuane Field and Norwalk Maritime Aquarium are also within 6 miles (10 km). Rowayton Station is 22 minutes by foot.

About the host

Hosted by Gil Kernan

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Why they chose this property

This past Friday, I spent the afternoon at Crockett Johnson’s house — 74 Rowayton Avenue (Rowayton, Connecticut), where he and Ruth Krauss lived from 1945 to 1973. Though I wrote their biography and had seen (and photographed) the house from the outside, I’d never been inside. I’ve seen all of their homes from the outside, but — hesitant to intrude on residents’ privacy — not actually been into the homes themselves. Since I was in town to give a talk that evening, Gil and Kim Kernan (the current owners) kindly invited me to spend some time in their home. My visit was one of the happiest events occasioned by my Johnson-Krauss biography.

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